Attribution Definition

ătrə-byo͝oshən
attributions
noun
attributions
The act of attributing, especially the act of establishing a particular person as the creator of a work of art.
American Heritage
Something, such as a quality or characteristic, that is related to a particular possessor; an attribute.
American Heritage
The definition of attribution means the act of giving someone credit for doing something or the quality or characteristic of a particular person.
Holding a banquet and distributing awards in honor of a local hero is an act of attribution.
Intelligence, witticism and good looks are each an example of an attribution.
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The act of attributing something.

Wiktionary

An explicit or formal acknowledgment of ownership or authorship.

The attribution of the quote is widely regarded as dubious.
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Other Word Forms of Attribution

Noun

Singular:
attribution
Plural:
attributions

Origin of Attribution

  • From Middle French attribution, from Latin attributio.

    From Wiktionary

Attribution Sentence Examples

  • Without proper attribution, it steals the ideas, the work and the efforts of another writer and declares them your own.

  • Attribution is very simple to add to your writing and protects your reputation, your integrity and your job prospects.

  • A white paper is similar to a research paper, requires correct attribution and should provide the reader with a guide or a how to on the subject matter of the white paper.

  • Remember, attribution takes less than a sentence, but accusations of plagiarism can't be undone with hundreds of sentences.

  • Although the Hill sisters were credited as authors of Good Morning to All, the first few publications of the Happy Birthday Song in songbooks contained no author or copyright attribution.

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Words Starting With

AATATT

Words Ending With

NONION

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